Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank

Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank

England
List entry 1015558
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Waulud's Bank is a Neolithic enclosure located near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial bank and ditch system that originally enclosed an area of considerable size, though the earthwork is now partially obscured and fragmented by modern land use. Dating to the Neolithic period, the site represents an example of a causewayed enclosure, a distinctive monument type characteristic of early Neolithic communities in southern Britain. Such enclosures are thought to have served multiple functions, including gathering places, stock management areas, and ceremonial or ritual centres for Neolithic populations.

Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank?

Waulud's Bank is a Neolithic enclosure located near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015558.

Who is responsible for protecting Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank?

Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dray's Ditches (3.2 km), Strip lynchets on Stopsley Common (3.5 km), Two bowl barrows on Galley Hill, 880m north east of the golf course club house (3.9 km).

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